Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat, Orathanadu
Okkanadu West is a Gram Panchayat located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Orathanadu Panchayat Union and Thanjavur District Panchayat. Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Okkanadumelayur (Part) and Samayamkudikadu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat
Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Okkanadumelayur (Part) |
| 2 | Samayamkudikadu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat
Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Orathanadu Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat
Where is Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat located?
Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Orathanadu Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat: Okkanadumelayur (Part) and Samayamkudikadu.
Which Panchayat Union does Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat come under?
Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat comes under Orathanadu Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thanjavur district.
Which District Panchayat does Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat come under?
Thanjavur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Orathanadu Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Thanjavur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat?
Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat do?
Okkanadu West Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.